Action Family Counseling
3801 Buck Owens Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Action Family Counseling
Also known as Action Drug Rehabs
Address: 3801 Buck Owens Boulevard, Suite 105, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Map
Phone: (661) 753-7272
Intake: (800) 367-8336
Website: actiondrugrehabs.com
About Action Family Counseling
The Bakersfield outpatient program is designed to assist both teenagers and adults who face challenges with substance use, whether it be drugs or alcohol. This program provides a well-structured environment through its intensive outpatient services. Participants engage in three group therapy sessions weekly, each lasting three hours. Additionally, this center is recognized as a welcoming and safe environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
At the heart of their methodology lies therapeutic support and meaningful connections. Clients benefit from various forms of counseling, including individual sessions, family therapy, and group discussions. These therapeutic practices assist individuals in comprehending their actions, repairing relationships, and developing skills that support ongoing sobriety. The nurturing atmosphere fosters a sense of safety and encouragement for personal growth.
The program features specific group sessions for adolescents aged 12 to 17, as well as for adults aged 18 and older. Family therapy is also available to facilitate healing among family members. As individuals progress through their treatment, they are motivated to participate in the aftercare program to maintain their support network and further their path to recovery.
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Partial hospitalization/day treatment
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment
- Facility type
- Partial hospitalization/day treatment
- Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy · Group therapy
- Special programs
- Veterans · Members of military families · Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents · Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment
- Ownership
- Private for-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Mentoring/peer support
- Other services
- Court-ordered outpatient treatment · Case management service
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Outpatient
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Drug Addiction
- Therapies
- Family Therapy · Group Therapy
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Family Involvement
- Who it serves
- Adolescents · LGBTQ+ · Men · Men and Women · Women · Young Adults
- Aftercare
- Outpatient Treatment
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Action Family Counseling
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by California. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Action Family Counseling
Action Family Counseling reports accepting Private insurance, Self-pay. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your California Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Bakersfield
Measured from the population center of Kern County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Bakersfield, about 7.6 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Bakersfield, about 3.0 miles (6 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Bakersfield, about 4.1 miles (3 within 25 miles)
See the Kern County treatment map, methadone clinics near Kern County and Suboxone doctors near Kern County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Action Family Counseling offer?
Action Family Counseling reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Action Family Counseling accept insurance?
It reports accepting Private insurance, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Action Family Counseling located?
3801 Buck Owens Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93308.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Bakersfield?
From the center of Kern County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Bakersfield, about 7.6 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.